Two NAHL South goalies drafted by NHL

The Wichita Falls Wildcats didn't score much during the 2011-12 season, but at least they had the excuse of facing a couple talented goaltenders.

And those two goalies — Corpus Christi's Anthony Stolarz and Odessa's Connor Hellebuyck — were chosen Saturday on the second day of the 2012 NHL Draft.

Stolarz was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round with the 45th overall pick.

Stolarz, an 18-year-old from New Jersey, was 23-22-4 for the IceRays this season with a 2.84 goals against average and a .920 save percentage.

Hellebuyck was a fifth-round selection (130th) by the Winnepeg Jets.

Hellebuyck, a 19-year-old from Michigan, was 26-21-5 for the Jackalopes with a 2.49 goals against and a .930 save percentage. He also led NAHL goaltenders this season in games (53), minutes (3,084) and saves (1,695).